VP Area: Arts & Sciences

Department: Arts & Sciences

FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefit Eligibility:  No

Position Summary: The Petree College of Arts and Sciences occasionally has openings for part-time temporary adjunct instructors.  Applying for a part-time adjunct teaching appointment allows faculty chairs from across the College to access candidate materials if/when a teaching need arises throughout the current or future academic year.  For a full list of degrees/disciplines, click here.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide quality instruction for assigned courses.  Quality instruction includes clear course objectives, prepared and relevant class activities, effective and understandable presentations of learning materials, fair and understandable grading practices, timely responses to students, and a positive atmosphere in the classroom.  Instruction may take place in traditional or online courses.
• Evaluate student learning, skills, and abilities.  Ensure appropriate documentation of coursework and grades.
• Support the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the College and university.
• Adhere to all policies within the Oklahoma City University Faculty Handbook.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Generally, a minimum of a master’s degree is required.  Additional education requirements may vary by department.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Computer skills sufficient to deliver online instruction (if applicable), navigate course management software, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles.
• Ability to maintain course schedule through regular, punctual attendance.

Additional Information:

• Classes are held at various times throughout the day and evening.  Most classes are held in Walker Center, however, some may take place in other campus buildings.
• For those who would like or are assigned to teach remotely, the university currently supports residency in the following states only:  Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Missouri, New Mexico, Oregon, and Virginia.
• Foreign national adjuncts must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship and will be required to provide information regarding their status after hire for international taxation purposes.
• Interested adjuncts must apply fully and online to be considered.
• Candidates who are selected and accept teaching assignments must provide their current CV and transcripts upon hire.  All university employees must complete a criminal background check and mandatory training.  Once hired, adjunct faculty are typically oboardd at least two weeks before the beginning of the semester to which they are assigned.

About the Petree College of Arts and Sciences at Oklahoma City University

The Petree College of Arts and Sciences embraces the value of a liberal arts education and prepares students in all disciplines to think critically, creatively, and ethically. Our students are challenged to become servant leaders through an education that engages them to become socially and ecologically responsible citizens in our world. Through rigorous coursework taught by excellent faculty, the Petree College is committed to an education that is relevant, socially engaged, and life transforming. The faculty and staff of Petree College are not only concerned about preparing students for careers. More importantly, we want to prepare you for life. We hope that you will join us to participate in an education that will make a difference for you and for the world.

About Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City University was founded in 1904 and is a coeducational, urban, private university located in the Uptown district of Oklahoma City. The university is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and offers a wide variety of degrees in the liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Oklahoma City University is the only Oklahoma institution listed in the top tier of the regional, master's-level university category by U.S. News and World Report magazine.